Title page
Contents
Executive Summary 4
1. Policy and Regulatory Background 8
1.1. The DTT platform 8
1.2. Multiplex licences 9
1.3. Future of DTT and the future of PSB 10
1.4. The need to update the licence renewal process 10
2. Government Objectives 11
A. Supporting the PSB system and the DTT platform 11
B. Regulatory flexibility 11
C. Deliverability 12
D. Harmonisation 12
3. Policy Options for Consultation 13
Option (a) renewal on the same terms as before until 2034 13
Option (b) renewal until 2034 but with the inclusion of a new revocation clause 14
Option (c) renewal for a shorter period until 2026 14
Option (d) renewal for an alternative length of time 15
4. Consultation Questions on Renewal Options 16
5. Additional Considerations 17
6. List of all Consultation Questions 18
7. Next Steps and How to Respond 19
7.1. Next Steps 19
7.2. How to respond 19
8. Disclosure of Responses and Data Protection 20